Hi Cathy, My hubby and I use the Bushnell V2 without the slope. If you play in some events, using the slope is illegal so I figured that it would be easier if we didn't have one. It tells you exact yardages and doesn't need a reflective prism to get the yardages. We've had it for about 2-3 years and it has worked perfectly every time.

I'm thinking about buying one for my dad and was wondering who had the best prices. I'm looking to spend between $200-$250. Is the Bushnell V2 around that price?

Cathy, I concur with Cathi @ Titleist. I have used Bushnell for years and they are reliable, but today, vitually all of the brands are very good. I suggest you get one that uses a standard 9 volt battery as they last longest. If you are interested in a GPS range finder, I endorse the Golf Buddy Platinum as it provides a true overhead satellite view of the hole and, it knows where you are playing automatically, world-wide. It's really great if you play a lot of different courses.

 

Leupold GX-3 is worth considering -- very happy w/ it and it gets good reviews from a variety of golf websites. Leupold & Stevens is a hunting scope/binocular company so the optics are good.

My suggestion is the Izzo Golf Swami 3000 Enhanced Golf GPS. Very accurate distance, easy operation, easy read numbers, no aiming errors, 20,000 preprogramed courses. Good Luck- sp-

I use a Bushnell Pro 1300 Slope Rangefinder during practice rounds before a competition, then during competition if rangefinders are allowed in competition I use a Skycaddie or Nikon's non-slope rangefinder....

 

May seem like a lot of technology but it makes a difference!  If you do not play in competition's then I would use a rangefinder with slope all the time! It is an amazing tool!

Cheers!!

Hello Cathy, I agree 100% with Cathi's comments I've had my V2 for 3 years no problems and have used it in the UK and New Zealand

I second this post. My father has used the Bushnell for over a year now. It's right on point and simple to use. I have borrowed it a few times and it has never disappointed. Just need to make sure to double check the yardage a couple times. 

Bushnell 1600 or the V2. You can't go wrong with either. I would stay away from GPS units. To many variables with those.

bushnells are good but id just get a gps

Depending on whether you want to be purist or not. They are not allowed during tournaments and they can be very pricey. That said, I did use one for a while to see if my yardage estimates were on target. My son-in-law now has mine and I use my eyes to judge distance and am finding that to be more self-fulling.

They are allowed in tournaments..  You just cannot use the Slope versions, If you have one you can turn the Slope off I believe.

But Lasers and GPS are Legal.